She’s made the crossover from Sandalwood to Bollywood, which means she should be busy, busy, and busy. But Daisy Bopanna hasn’t been seen on the big screen in more than a year. ” I underwent a spine surgery, after which I was rendered almost immobile. Moreover, my family, especially my mother, insisted I finish my education,” explains Daisy. The actress has not done anything film-related of late, except for a guest tole in Olave Jeevana Lekhachara, of which she says, ” my role is as small as Amitabh Bachchan’s in Amruthadhare,” adding that she has also completed the Telugu film, Sweet Heart.
But now she is back with a vengeance, with a new look and attitude. ” I gained 12 kilos after the surgery, because I wasn’t allowed to go to the gym and lift weights. But I got back into shape by doing yoga and following a strict diet-and with a lot of will power of course!” she says. But it’s been worth it because Daisy’s been getting several compliments for her new look. After her make-over, she’s getting more projects as well. ” I’ve signed for a three film contract with the Bollywood production house that made films like Sarkar, Golmaal and Partner,” says Daisy. And why did they approach her?
” They’ve seen me in a couple of films, down south, and also wanted someone who was sporty and had a biker chick image, which I have,” she explains. However, she can’t divulge any more information about the deal, except that the first film may take off in August or Spetember. But she’s sure that this is the right way to get her career back on track. ” Its a good production house,where big and established actors have worked,” she maintains. Daisy’s also been recieveing many offers from the South, but hasn’t yet signed any thing other than Sweet Heart and Olave……
” That’s because I haven’t recieved any good scripts so far. If I get really good ones, I ‘ll take the plunge,” she says. And if nothing else, the actress’s confidence will see her through. ” I’man amazing performer and getting the right role is challenging, but I’ll meet lot more people. Hopefully, one more bit of news will come my way,” she smiles before signing off.